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Aust shares close at record high after inflation data

Aust shares close at record high after inflation data

The ASX200 has closed at a new record high, boosted by cooler-than-expected inflation data that raises the chances of quicker rate hikes.

Aust shares dip as expectations for quick rate cuts dim

Aust shares dip as expectations for quick rate cuts dim

Aust shares dip as expectations for quick rate cuts dim

Aust shares dip as expectations for quick rate cuts dim

The local share market has dropped another 0.3 per cent and the Australian dollar has fallen to less than 66 US cents after hawkish talk from central bankers.

Australian shares fall a second day as sentiment cools

Australian shares fall a second day as sentiment cools

Australian shares fall a second day as sentiment cools

Australian shares fall a second day as sentiment cools

The local share market has slipped again as traders digested Federal Reserve minutes and more clashes in the Middle East.

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ASX skyrockets as economy shows sign of weakness

ASX skyrockets as economy shows sign of weakness

The ASX200 made its biggest daily gain in more than a year as lower-than-expected GDP growth signals the RBA's rate rises are having their intended effect.

Australian shares drop despite RBA rate reprieve

Australian shares drop despite RBA rate reprieve

The ASX200 closed down 0.9 per cent despite the Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates on hold at its final meeting of 2023.

Aussie shares rally to finish November up 4.5 per cent

Aussie shares rally to finish November up 4.5 per cent

The ASX200 had a strong afternoon, turning around its slight morning losses to close the day up 0.74 per cent.

Aussie shares gain, $A climbs above 66 US cents

Aussie shares gain, $A climbs above 66 US cents

The Australian share market finished up 0.4 per cent, while the local currency hit its highest level against the greenback in four months.

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Aussie shares hit three-week high as bond yields drop

Aussie shares hit three-week high as bond yields drop

Aussie shares hit three-week high as bond yields drop

Aussie shares hit three-week high as bond yields drop

The ASX200 closed up 0.3 per cent and finished above 7,000 for the first time since mid-October.

Aust stocks hit 10-week low after Fed's 'hawkish pause'

Aust stocks hit 10-week low after Fed's 'hawkish pause'

Aust stocks hit 10-week low after Fed's 'hawkish pause'

Aust stocks hit 10-week low after Fed's 'hawkish pause'

The local share market has fallen 1.4 per cent to close at its lowest level since early July after the Federal Reserve sounded hawkish on interest rates.

Aussie shares on track for third straight day of losses

Aussie shares on track for third straight day of losses

Aussie shares on track for third straight day of losses

Aussie shares on track for third straight day of losses

The Australian share market has dropped 0.46 per cent ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting and following hotter-than-expected Canadian inflation data.

Aussie shares hit three-week high after US jobs report

Aussie shares hit three-week high after US jobs report

Aussie shares hit three-week high after US jobs report

Aussie shares hit three-week high after US jobs report

The local share market has gained 0.6 per cent following a US labour market report seen to reduce the odds of another rate hike.

Aussie shares hit two-week high as inflation cools

Aussie shares hit two-week high as inflation cools

Aussie shares hit two-week high as inflation cools

Aussie shares hit two-week high as inflation cools

The local share market has posted its best performance in since July 13, rising 1.2 per cent as cooling inflation reduced the odds of another rate hike.

Aust shares rise after Fed chair talks caution on hikes

Aust shares rise after Fed chair talks caution on hikes

Aust shares rise after Fed chair talks caution on hikes

Aust shares rise after Fed chair talks caution on hikes

The local share market finished up 0.6 per cent after a closely watched address by Fed chairman Jerome Powell at a summit of central bankers.

Australian shares edge higher as tech firms soar

Australian shares edge higher as tech firms soar

Australian shares edge higher as tech firms soar

Australian shares edge higher as tech firms soar

The Australian share market has finished up 0.1 per cent with the tech sector enjoying a stellar day thanks in part to Altium and Megaport.

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Australian shares drop again, dollar takes a tumble

The Australian share market closed down 0.7 per cent to a five-week low, while the local currency had dropped under 64 US cents on a weak jobs report.

Australian stocks up on hopes of end to Fed rate hikes

The ASX rose 0.55 per cent after weak US retail sales data raised hopes that the Fed's expected rate hike in July might be its last.

Australian shares suffer worst fall in three months

The local share market dropped 1.6 per cent after the US central bank chairman said interest rates needed to rise further.

Aust shares hit nine-week high after dovish RBA minutes

Australian shares closed up nearly 0.9 per cent, reaching their highest level since April while the local currency plunged after the release of the RBA minutes.

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Australian shares drop further after RBA hikes rates

The local bourse has fallen 1.2 per cent, with every sector in the red except utilities after the Reserve Bank hiked interest rates once again.

Aust shares rebound after US debt deal breakthrough

The local share market has moved into positive territory, closing up 0.3 per cent on progress in Washington towards a deal to avoid a US default.

Sell-off leaves Australian shares at two-month low

The local share market has suffered its worst day of losses in 12 weeks, falling 1.6 per cent to close at its lowest level in two months.

Australian shares rally on US deal to avoid default

The local share market has had its best day since April 11, climbing 0.9 per cent on a possible resolution to the US debt ceiling drama.

Aust shares edge lower as US debt ceiling talks stall

The local share market has finished down 0.2 per cent amid jitters that the United States might default on its debts as soon as June 1.

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